Mystic River Hotel & Suites

On a rural highway off I-95, this laid-back hotel in a low-rise redbrick building is a 5-minute walk from Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, a mile from the 19th-century Mystic Seaport and 2 miles from Mystic River Park. Unpretentious rooms set around a central courtyard include free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Amenities include a heated indoor pool, a gym and a sauna. There's also a market, a printing services and meeting/event space.